DNA Testing - Hillsboro, OR

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Health Street provides DNA tests and legal paternity testing in Hillsboro, Oregon at a centrally located testing laboratory. Call (971) 245-2757 or schedule online. We offer legal paternity tests, sibling studies, grandparent DNA tests, avuncular (aunt or uncle) testing, and postmortem DNA testing to determine if people are biologically related.

Set up DNA testing appointments online. Test results can be used in court for child support or to change a birth certificate; it can also be used for simple peace of mind. Appointments can be scheduled together or separately. Legal DNA tests are done by cheek swab at our testing centers. We can also extract DNA samples from hair follicles, fingernails, and other specimens.

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DNA Test - Hillsboro, Oregon

Hillsboro OR DNA Testing Locations

Paternity Testing in Hillsboro, Oregon

There are several types of DNA testing services that are offered at our Hillsboro testing centers to validate close family relationships. The most commonly ordered DNA test is a legal paternity test to conclusively establish whether or not a man is the biological father of a child. Health Street's 21 marker DNA paternity testing is the state of the art. Our paternity test results are statistically conclusive at the rate of 99.9% or greater.

Other DNA Tests

Relationship Tests to validate grandparent to grandchild, siblings, half-siblings, aunts, and uncles:

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Grandparent DNA Test (if the father is not available for testing)
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Sibling DNA Test (possible brothers, sisters, or half-siblings)
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Avuncular DNA Test (aunt/uncle and niece/nephew)

DNA tests such as sibling or avuncular studies, can sometimes come back with a result of less than 95% certainty. This is normal, especially if only two parties participate in the test. Adding an additional close relative to the test helps us learn more about the family's DNA composition and typically leads to a more conclusive result.

Specimens we can test for DNA

The easiest and most reliable way to perform a genetic sample collection for a paternity test is by a swab of the inner cheeks. These skin cells, known as buccal cells, rub off easily onto cotton swabs and remain in place, to be extracted by our testing laboratories for analysis.

Other specimens, such as hair follicles, fingernails, and garments that might contain someone's DNA, can also undergo lab testing to see if there is a match. These non-standard DNA tests are done by registering online for an Alternative Specimen DNA Test (Nails, Teeth, Fabric). Once registered, you ship the DNA sample to our lab. We'll attempt to extract the DNA and compare it to a cheek swab of the other party.

Legal DNA Tests vs. "Peace of Mind" At-Home Tests

When deciding which type of DNA test is right for you, consider first what you might do with the results. In order for the results to hold up in court, the DNA specimen must be collected at a clinic using strict chain of custody procedures. The DNA testing technicians at our Hillsboro test centers are trained to follow guidelines that ensure that the results can be used for legal purposes.

The results of our legal DNA tests can be used for any legal purpose:

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to change the name on a birth certificate
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to petition for child support
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to petition for survivor benefits
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for child custody arrangements
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to alter inheritance procedures or wills

Home tests offer more flexibility:

Home DNA tests are specimens containing DNA (or possible DNA) that are shipped to us for analysis. The results of these home tests cannot be used in court (since there is no way to prove whose specimens were actually sent). However, the tests are just as accurate and can provide peace of mind. At-home DNA tests also offer a lot more flexibility.

In addition to commonly mailed in DNA specimens like hair follicles, we can also extract DNA from other bodily fluids. We can even try and lift the DNA left on items like clothing, a toothbrush, or a straw. If we can get the DNA from the alternative item, we can then compare it to another person to see if they are related. Some examples include:

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Q-tips
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Stained garments
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Mucus and other bodily fluids
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Soda cans
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Chewing gum

How to schedule a DNA Test in Hillsboro OR

Scheduling a DNA test at one of our Hillsboro clinics is simple and fast, and we often have appointments available in the same week, though it's always helpful to schedule in advance to make sure you get the time you want. We have clinics in Hillsboro, plus many more throughout Oregon and across the United States. During registration, we'll show you the nearest locations so you can choose the one that's most convenient. You'll pick the times and days that you prefer.

You can set up separate appointments for each of the people being tested, either at the same location or at different locations. You'll get an email and text message with your appointment information. There is no fee if you need to change the time or location of a DNA test appointment at any time.

How long it takes to get results of a DNA test

Paternity tests conducted at one of our Hillsboro facilities typically take about a week to come back. Other relationship tests, such as sibling studies, can take a few days longer to come back. When the results are ready, you are notified immediately via email. Then, the hard copies of the paperwork are sent afterward via regular mail.

The DNA test appointment - what to expect and what to bring

The appointment itself only takes about 15 minutes. The specimen collection process is a simple and painless cheek swab. No needles are used. When you're being tested at our Hillsboro clinic, you'll be asked to provide fingerprints and to show photo identification. We'll also take pictures of the people being tested so that the final report will include legal assurances of who was actually tested.

For infants, hospital discharge papers qualify as identification. Otherwise, a birth certificate or social security card can be used as ID for a child. No other preparations are required for this appointment.

Does the mother need to be present at a paternity test?

If a man is considered the legal father of a child, then the mother does not have to be present or give consent for paternity testing. However, if he is not currently considered the legal father, then he cannot sign for the child. Therefore, the mother does need to be there. If neither parent is available, other legal guardians can bring the child so long as they have the right to make medical decisions on the child's behalf.

DNA testing if one party is not in Hillsboro

The two parties testing (for example: father and child) do not have to be tested at the same time or even at the same location. We have many clinics across Oregon as well as nationwide, so we can test one party in Hillsboro and the other party anywhere else in the USA. The specimens are then matched up in the lab for analysis.

Laboratory certifications

Health Street works strictly with AABB Certified labs for DNA testing. All specimens that are collected in Hillsboro or elsewhere are shipped securely from our testing locations to a nationally certified laboratory.

Why Health Street

A Decade Plus of Experience

Health Street has provided DNA tests since 2010. We have provided DNA tests and paternity tests to thousands of people in Hillsboro as well as communities all across the nation.

Commitment to Community

Health Street is very proud to be well known for its Hillsboro, Oregon DNA testing services.

Hillsboro, Oregon - DNA Testing

Establishing paternity in Hillsboro, Oregon

Establishing paternity means legally determining the child's father if the parents are unwed. If they are married, it is not necessary as the law considers the husband to be the legal father. However, those who need to establish paternity in Hillsboro, Oregon, can easily do so by signing and submitting a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity Affidavit.

If the mother and the alleged father disagree about paternity or if they are unsure, they can also go to court. Establishing paternity by court often involves genetic testing to prove whether the child and the father are related. Health Street offers paternity tests in Oregon that show with 99 percent certainty or more whether a man is the father of a child. The judge may use the paternity results to establish paternity, but other factors may also be considered. The parents can then go through the court to determine custody, visitation, and child support.

Hillsboro, Oregon: Benefits of establishing paternity

When parents establish paternity, they share rights and responsibilities for the child. Although these can vary depending on the situation, some of the crucial benefits of establishing paternity in Oregon can include:

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Parents can claim their child on the taxes
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The father may be able to travel outside of the state with the child without the mother's presence, and he may be able to take the child home from the hospital in case the mother has to stay there for longer
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The child may be able to get health insurance from their father
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The child may get Social security benefits from the father
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The child may be able to inherit from both parents

Establishing paternity can also be beneficial for the emotional connection between the child and the father. Studies have shown that children with healthy relationships with both parents are more likely to excel academically, pursue higher education, and avoid negative lifestyle choices like drug abuse.

Last updated 12/6/2022

Neighborhoods In and Around Hillsboro That We Serve

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Orenco Gardens
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Sewell North
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Tanasbourne
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Jackson School
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Orenco
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Witch Hazel
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Sewell East
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Orenco Station
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Aloha
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Cedar Mill
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Linnton

Additional Services

Health Street offers a variety of other services, including:

Citations

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Oregon Vital Records and certificates. Oregon Health Authority : Oregon Vital Records and Certificates : Vital Records and Certificates : State of Oregon. (n.d.). Retrieved November 29, 2022, from https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/BIRTHDEATHCERTIFICATES/Pages/index.aspx
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Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity Affidavit. (n.d.). Retrieved December 6, 2022, from https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/BIRTHDEATHCERTIFICATES/CHANGEVITALRECORDS/Documents/45-21.pdf